Poetry for my Soul

Psalm 18


1I love you, O LORD, my strength.

2The LORD is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

3I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised,
and I am saved from my enemies.

4 The cords of death encompassed me;
the torrents of destruction assailed me;

5 the cords of Sheol entangled me;
the snares of death confronted me.

6 In my distress I called upon the LORD;
to my God I cried for help.
From his temple he heard my voice,
and my cry to him reached his ears.

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Heart throbbing...
Tears betray...
Time to put my thoughts away...

It's now dark...
Eyes now hurt...
Craving the company of a reassuring word...

No more time...
Time to rest...
Time to calm my aching chest...

Feeling lonely...
Overwhelmed...
Wanting only to do well...

Ready for sleep...
Early to rise...
Time to close these swollen eyes...

God is good...
HE is near...
Meets me here and dries each tear...

Please stay close by...
I sense my lack...
I can't do this without Your hand...

You are faithful...
You are true...
Let my heart beat just for You...


Good night, Dear Lord...
I rest in You...
Grant me a heart that's faithful too...

: )

Love You,
Always,
~Jess~